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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Logan Peder Ganfield-Thorpe
May 22, 2020
Ganfield-Thorpe, Logan Peder
Logan passed away on May 22, 2020. He recently celebrated his 14th birthday on May 2 at his home in Lakeville, MN.
Survived by his mom, Sarah (Allen); dad, Dan (Katie); grandparents, Arnie (Carol) Thorpe and Bruce (Kathy) Ganfield; and many other relatives, friends, nurses, doctors, and therapists who all loved him dearly.
Logan was a fearless boy with curiosity...
Sannie Y. Wong
May 19, 2020
Wong, Sannie Y. Age 91 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 19, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Wong. Survived by her son, Gandy (Debbie) Wong; godson, Ron (Joanna) Wong, and their children, Jenny (Michael Lee), Jordan (Julia) and Jaylin; and god-grandson, Ryan (Jenny) Lee. Private family interment at Lakewood Cemetery.
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Allison N. Hanek
May 18, 2020
Allison Hanek, age 25, of Hastings, passed away May 18, 2020. She was born in Hastings on October 19, 1994 to Barb Lee and Mike Hanek. She was good mother with huge heart who loved her children, Blake and Ella, and her family and many friends. Allison was hardworking and loved animals, especially her dog, Beans. She enjoyed the...
Sandra J. Horsch
May 17, 2020
Sandra J. Horsch, age 79, of Coates, passed away May 17, 2020. She was born in Minneapolis on October 13, 1940 to Carl and Delores Duede. She was preceded in death by sons, Thomas and Ronald Meyers; daughter, Susan Bidwell; and her parents. Sandra is survived by her husband, James Patrick Horsch; daughters, Carolyn Hyten, and Lynette Miller; sons,...
Dorothy M. Loesch
May 15, 2020
Dorothy M. Loesch, age 98, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, WI on May 15, 2020. She was born in Havre, MT on August 16, 1921 to Frank and Gertrude (O'Keefe) Miller. Dorothy grew up in Belchester and graduated from Goodhue High School in 1939. At age 20 she became a Beautician....
Patricia E. "Patty" Mcdermott
May 15, 2020
Patricia E. "Patty" McDermott, age 80 of Hastings and formerly of rural Mingo, Iowa, died peacefully from natural causes on Friday morning, May 15, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia Elaine, the daughter of Vincent and Helen (Baker) McDermott, was born on August 3, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa. Patty grew up on the family dairy farm...
Phyllis Rebekah Peeling Dill
May 12, 2020
Phyllis Rebekah Peeling Dill
Born August 29, 1928, died May 12, 2020. Phyllis was born in Williamsport, PA to Evelyn Daugherty and Clarence A. Peeling. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1946 and married James Sterling Dill in 1951. They raised 2 children in Somerville, NJ, then moved to Denver, CO in 1972 where they lived until retirement. Phyllis enjoyed...
Scott T Reller
May 9, 2020
Scott T. Reller, age 44, of Red Wing, passed away May 9, 2020. He was born in St. Paul on October 20, 1975 to Thomas and Diane (Darsow) Reller. Scott loved to play video games, and make jewelry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Scott is survived by daughter, Cory; and his parents, Thomas and Diana. A...
Richard A. "Rich" Kreitling
May 9, 2020
Richard A. "Rich" Kreitling, age 84 of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Clearwater, Florida, and recently of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday morning, May 9, 2020, at The Gardens of Cannon Falls. Richard Allen, the son of Clarence and Martha (Schrears) Kreitling, was born on March 13, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. Following his graduation from Fenger High...
Peter E. "Pete" Mollick
May 7, 2020
Peter E. "Pete" Mollick, age 70 of Hastings, died at home on Thursday morning, May 7, 2020, following a short battle with cancer. Peter Edward, the son of Joseph and Helen (McGree) Mollick, was born on March 19, 1950, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1968, Pete continued his education at...
David A. "Doosey" Vonarx
May 6, 2020
David Anthony "Doosey" VonArx, loving husband, father, grandpa and brother passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020 surrounded by his family. David was born September 23rd 1943 in Caledonia MN to Evelyn and Alfred VonArx. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1961. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 23 and served his country proudly...
Delores "Laurie" Lawrence
May 5, 2020
Delores "Laurie" Lawrence, age 94 of Welch, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Delores L. Von Bargen, was born on January 23, 1926, in Goodhue County where she lived most of her life. At 94 years of age, Laurie never lost her sense of humor or spunk. In her later years,...
Arloine J. Bullington
May 5, 2020
Arloine J. Bullington, age 92 of Hastings, died following an extended illness on Tuesday evening, May 5, 2020 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Arloine Jeannette, the daughter of Clifton and Grace (McMahon) Roseland, was born June 29, 1927 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Following her graduation from Eagle Grove High School in 1945, the family moved to Des Moines,...
Thomas A. Osell
May 5, 2020
Thomas A. Osell, formerly of Fairmont and currently of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of cancer and surrounded by family on May 5th, 2020, at age 83. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Faye; three children, daughter Tamera (Chuck) Rath, daughter Jan (Mike) Nawrocki, son David (Joni); his four beloved granddaughters Jackie (Charlie) Kirihara, Jennifer (fiancé Clay Cameron),...
Mary Sue Engstrom
April 30, 2020
Mary Sue Engstrom, age 54, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2020. She was born in Hastings on September 12, 1965 to John and Mary Jean (Rohr) Engstrom. Mary Sue was a sweet, gentle soul who was devoted to her family and her cats. She loved laughter and the noise instigated by her siblings, cousins,...
Ardell M. Semington
April 30, 2020
Ardell Semington, 86, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 of heart failure. He leaves his wife of 60 years, (Mary) Jean; his sons, Steve (Monica) and Peter (Agnes), 5 grandchildren, Lexie, Ashley, Aaron, Jonny, and Lizzie; and 2 sisters, Betty Kay (George) Stein, and Lois (Herb) Pikoske. He was preceded in death by his son, James and his grandson, Taylor....
Mary D. Sorenson
April 28, 2020
Mary D. Sorenson, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Mary Darlene, the daughter of Maynard and Winifred (Farrell) Naig, was born on January 22, 1925, in Deuel County, South Dakota. Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School, Mary attended business school and...
Lova Irene Dotson
April 28, 2020
Lova Irene Dotson, a longtime resident of Hastings, Minnesota, died April 28, 2020 at the age of 96, in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio, July 30, 1923, to parents, A. Melvin and Mary Steiner. Lova married Williard Dotson on January 17, 1942, lived in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Hastings in 1955. Together they...
Robert J. Johnson
April 27, 2020
Robert J. (Bob) Johnson was born June 19, 1936, to Lawrence Johnson and Cecilia Fromm Johnson at the University of Minnesota. Bob has always had a fondness for the U of M. Bob grew up in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and is the oldest of eight children. Bob attended both St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary and High School. While there, he...
Bertrand D. "Bert" Goderstad
April 26, 2020
Bertrand D. "Bert" Goderstad, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Bert, the son of Torge and Clara (Venden) Goderstad, was born on July 12, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin. Bert's family lived in Black Earth, Wisconsin, where his father was a well-known cheese maker. Bert...
Logan Peder Ganfield-Thorpe
May 22, 2020
Ganfield-Thorpe, Logan Peder
Logan passed away on May 22, 2020. He recently celebrated his 14th birthday on May 2 at his home in Lakeville, MN.
Survived by his mom, Sarah (Allen); dad, Dan (Katie); grandparents, Arnie (Carol) Thorpe and Bruce (Kathy) Ganfield; and many other relatives, friends, nurses, doctors, and therapists who all loved him dearly.
Logan was a fearless boy with curiosity...
Sannie Y. Wong
May 19, 2020
Wong, Sannie Y. Age 91 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 19, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Wong. Survived by her son, Gandy (Debbie) Wong; godson, Ron (Joanna) Wong, and their children, Jenny (Michael Lee), Jordan (Julia) and Jaylin; and god-grandson, Ryan (Jenny) Lee. Private family interment at Lakewood Cemetery.
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Allison N. Hanek
May 18, 2020
Allison Hanek, age 25, of Hastings, passed away May 18, 2020. She was born in Hastings on October 19, 1994 to Barb Lee and Mike Hanek. She was good mother with huge heart who loved her children, Blake and Ella, and her family and many friends. Allison was hardworking and loved animals, especially her dog, Beans. She enjoyed the...
Sandra J. Horsch
May 17, 2020
Sandra J. Horsch, age 79, of Coates, passed away May 17, 2020. She was born in Minneapolis on October 13, 1940 to Carl and Delores Duede. She was preceded in death by sons, Thomas and Ronald Meyers; daughter, Susan Bidwell; and her parents. Sandra is survived by her husband, James Patrick Horsch; daughters, Carolyn Hyten, and Lynette Miller; sons,...
Dorothy M. Loesch
May 15, 2020
Dorothy M. Loesch, age 98, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, WI on May 15, 2020. She was born in Havre, MT on August 16, 1921 to Frank and Gertrude (O'Keefe) Miller. Dorothy grew up in Belchester and graduated from Goodhue High School in 1939. At age 20 she became a Beautician....
Patricia E. "Patty" Mcdermott
May 15, 2020
Patricia E. "Patty" McDermott, age 80 of Hastings and formerly of rural Mingo, Iowa, died peacefully from natural causes on Friday morning, May 15, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia Elaine, the daughter of Vincent and Helen (Baker) McDermott, was born on August 3, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa. Patty grew up on the family dairy farm...
Phyllis Rebekah Peeling Dill
May 12, 2020
Phyllis Rebekah Peeling Dill
Born August 29, 1928, died May 12, 2020. Phyllis was born in Williamsport, PA to Evelyn Daugherty and Clarence A. Peeling. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1946 and married James Sterling Dill in 1951. They raised 2 children in Somerville, NJ, then moved to Denver, CO in 1972 where they lived until retirement. Phyllis enjoyed...
Scott T Reller
May 9, 2020
Scott T. Reller, age 44, of Red Wing, passed away May 9, 2020. He was born in St. Paul on October 20, 1975 to Thomas and Diane (Darsow) Reller. Scott loved to play video games, and make jewelry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Scott is survived by daughter, Cory; and his parents, Thomas and Diana. A...
Richard A. "Rich" Kreitling
May 9, 2020
Richard A. "Rich" Kreitling, age 84 of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Clearwater, Florida, and recently of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday morning, May 9, 2020, at The Gardens of Cannon Falls. Richard Allen, the son of Clarence and Martha (Schrears) Kreitling, was born on March 13, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. Following his graduation from Fenger High...
Peter E. "Pete" Mollick
May 7, 2020
Peter E. "Pete" Mollick, age 70 of Hastings, died at home on Thursday morning, May 7, 2020, following a short battle with cancer. Peter Edward, the son of Joseph and Helen (McGree) Mollick, was born on March 19, 1950, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1968, Pete continued his education at...
David A. "Doosey" Vonarx
May 6, 2020
David Anthony "Doosey" VonArx, loving husband, father, grandpa and brother passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020 surrounded by his family. David was born September 23rd 1943 in Caledonia MN to Evelyn and Alfred VonArx. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1961. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 23 and served his country proudly...
Delores "Laurie" Lawrence
May 5, 2020
Delores "Laurie" Lawrence, age 94 of Welch, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Delores L. Von Bargen, was born on January 23, 1926, in Goodhue County where she lived most of her life. At 94 years of age, Laurie never lost her sense of humor or spunk. In her later years,...
Arloine J. Bullington
May 5, 2020
Arloine J. Bullington, age 92 of Hastings, died following an extended illness on Tuesday evening, May 5, 2020 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Arloine Jeannette, the daughter of Clifton and Grace (McMahon) Roseland, was born June 29, 1927 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Following her graduation from Eagle Grove High School in 1945, the family moved to Des Moines,...
Thomas A. Osell
May 5, 2020
Thomas A. Osell, formerly of Fairmont and currently of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of cancer and surrounded by family on May 5th, 2020, at age 83. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Faye; three children, daughter Tamera (Chuck) Rath, daughter Jan (Mike) Nawrocki, son David (Joni); his four beloved granddaughters Jackie (Charlie) Kirihara, Jennifer (fiancé Clay Cameron),...
Mary Sue Engstrom
April 30, 2020
Mary Sue Engstrom, age 54, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2020. She was born in Hastings on September 12, 1965 to John and Mary Jean (Rohr) Engstrom. Mary Sue was a sweet, gentle soul who was devoted to her family and her cats. She loved laughter and the noise instigated by her siblings, cousins,...
Ardell M. Semington
April 30, 2020
Ardell Semington, 86, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 of heart failure. He leaves his wife of 60 years, (Mary) Jean; his sons, Steve (Monica) and Peter (Agnes), 5 grandchildren, Lexie, Ashley, Aaron, Jonny, and Lizzie; and 2 sisters, Betty Kay (George) Stein, and Lois (Herb) Pikoske. He was preceded in death by his son, James and his grandson, Taylor....
Mary D. Sorenson
April 28, 2020
Mary D. Sorenson, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Mary Darlene, the daughter of Maynard and Winifred (Farrell) Naig, was born on January 22, 1925, in Deuel County, South Dakota. Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School, Mary attended business school and...
Lova Irene Dotson
April 28, 2020
Lova Irene Dotson, a longtime resident of Hastings, Minnesota, died April 28, 2020 at the age of 96, in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio, July 30, 1923, to parents, A. Melvin and Mary Steiner. Lova married Williard Dotson on January 17, 1942, lived in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Hastings in 1955. Together they...
Robert J. Johnson
April 27, 2020
Robert J. (Bob) Johnson was born June 19, 1936, to Lawrence Johnson and Cecilia Fromm Johnson at the University of Minnesota. Bob has always had a fondness for the U of M. Bob grew up in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and is the oldest of eight children. Bob attended both St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary and High School. While there, he...
Bertrand D. "Bert" Goderstad
April 26, 2020
Bertrand D. "Bert" Goderstad, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Bert, the son of Torge and Clara (Venden) Goderstad, was born on July 12, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin. Bert's family lived in Black Earth, Wisconsin, where his father was a well-known cheese maker. Bert...
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